Award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago
Award space from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 16,229 miles + $330.89 on IST–ORD (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 45,598 miles + $962.29 on IST–ORD (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 75,118 miles + $1,162.59 on IST–ORD (Lufthansa Miles & More).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 16,229 pts + $330.89
- IST–ORD · Miles & More
- Lowest premium economy
- 30,000 pts + $311.59
- IST–ORD · Flying Blue
- Lowest business class
- 45,598 pts + $962.29
- IST–ORD · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 75,118 pts + $1,162.59
- IST–ORD · Miles & More
Economy was lowest on IST–ORD: 16,229 miles + $330.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest on another airport pair was 35,000 miles + $231.98 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IST–MDW. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 45,598 miles + $962.29, about 2.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (16,229 miles + $330.89).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points: 16,229 miles + $330.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More on IST–ORD (seen on 146 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 16,229 pts + $330.89 | IST–ORD | 146 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $214.99 | IST–ORD | 211 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $227.04 | IST–ORD | 50 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $86.09 | IST–ORD | 41 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $329.39 | IST–ORD | 327 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $332.79 | IST–ORD | 191 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $68.09 | IST–ORD | 120 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | IST–ORD | 169 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $114.50 | IST–ORD | 157 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $317.92 | IST–ORD | 99 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $44.19 | IST–ORD | 152 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 48,000 pts + $82.57 | IST–ORD | 84 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 51,300 pts + $81.39 | IST–ORD | 42 |
| GOL Smiles | 57,600 pts + taxes not reported | IST–ORD | 80 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 65,000 pts + $205.56 | IST–ORD | 118 |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $317.59 | IST–ORD | 217 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points: 30,000 miles + $311.59 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IST–ORD (seen on 207 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $311.59 | IST–ORD | 207 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $234.45 | IST–ORD | 22 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $86.19 | IST–ORD | 35 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $150.19 | IST–ORD | 140 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $336.09 | IST–ORD | 43 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $59.69 | IST–ORD | 103 |
| Emirates Skywards | 86,000 pts + $332.79 | IST–ORD | 13 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $82.57 | IST–ORD | 18 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,855 pts + $167.10 | IST–ORD | 14 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 105,300 pts + $1,134.24 | IST–ORD | 74 |
| GOL Smiles | 552,900 pts + taxes not reported | IST–ORD | 8 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points: 45,598 miles + $962.29 with Lufthansa Miles & More on IST–ORD (seen on 141 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 45,598 pts + $962.29 | IST–ORD | 141 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $85.79 | IST–ORD | 75 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $448.89 | IST–ORD | 211 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $402.26 | IST–ORD | 3 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,043.89 | IST–ORD | 213 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $122.70Mixed cabin | IST–ORD | 55 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 80,000 pts + $92.23 | IST–ORD | 7 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported | IST–ORD | 15 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $49.99Mixed cabin | IST–ORD | 107 |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $325.59Mixed cabin | IST–ORD | 214 |
| Emirates Skywards | 96,000 pts + $1,292.59 | IST–ORD | 142 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 102,500 pts + $81.39 | IST–ORD | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 105,100 pts + $1,003.64Mixed cabin | IST–ORD | 69 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 139,000 pts + $414.32 | IST–ORD | 8 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $1,000.36 | IST–ORD | 5 |
| GOL Smiles | 573,800 pts + taxes not reported | IST–ORD | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points: 75,118 miles + $1,162.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More on IST–ORD (seen on 110 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 75,118 pts + $1,162.59 | IST–ORD | 110 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $1,065.89 | IST–ORD | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $111.69 | IST–ORD | 48 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $982.16Mixed cabin | IST–ORD | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 320,000 pts + $82.50 | IST–ORD | 28 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- To
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) and 18 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,459–5,464 miles (8,786–8,793 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chicago, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 16,229 pts + $330.89Miles & More · 146 dates | 30,000 pts + $311.59Flying Blue · 207 dates | 45,598 pts + $962.29Miles & More · 141 dates | 75,118 pts + $1,162.59Miles & More · 110 dates |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 35,000 pts + $231.98Flying Blue · 16 dates | 65,000 pts + $332.76Flying Blue · 14 dates | 90,000 pts + $472.16Flying Blue · 16 dates | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago
- Economy: 16,229 miles + $330.89 on Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed economy award space there on 146 dates.
- Premium Economy: 30,000 miles + $311.59 on Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed premium economy award space there on 207 dates.
- Business Class: 45,598 miles + $962.29 on Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 141 dates.
- First Class: 75,118 miles + $1,162.59 on Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed first-class award space there on 110 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IST–ORD | Lufthansa Miles & More | 16,229 pts + $401.69 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IST–ORD | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $68.09 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IST–ORD | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $311.59 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IST–ORD | Lufthansa Miles & More | 45,598 pts + $997.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IST–ORD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $85.79 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IST–ORD | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $132.30Mixed cabin | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IST–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $111.69 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IST–ORD | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $82.61 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 25,000 miles + taxes vary via Lufthansa Miles & More on IST–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 21 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18,909 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 49,098 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | 47,222 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | 77,792 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + $401.69 (22 dates)Miles & More | 30,000 pts + $311.59 (27 dates)Flying Blue | 45,598 pts + $997.79 (18 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + $1,215.29 (14 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,598 pts + $998.49 (18 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + $1,215.99 (16 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Flying Blue | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles & More | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Flying Blue | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Miles & More | |
| 18,259 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 47,410 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Miles & More | |
| 16,229 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 46,431 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 75,118 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | |
| 18,259 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 47,410 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | 45,598 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | — | |
| 37,200 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 370,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 156,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago?
In business class, IST–ORD with 45,598 miles + $962.29 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, IST–ORD with 16,229 miles + $330.89 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chicago had award space?
IST–ORD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and IST–MDW (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 16,229 miles + $330.89 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 26, 2026, 16:11 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 146 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:00 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 45,598 miles + $962.29 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 29, 2026, 21:18 UTC for a Jan 5, 2027 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 141 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:00 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 41 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 75 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 157 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 55 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 43 dates, business class 213 dates, first class 48 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 120 dates, business class 7 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 42 dates, business class 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 84 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 5 dates, first class 28 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 191 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 142 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 217 dates, business class 214 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Lufthansa Miles & More and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award was 25,000 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $44.19 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $44.19) to $332.79 with Skywards (35,000 miles + $332.79); in business class from $49.99 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $49.99 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,292.59 with Skywards (96,000 miles + $1,292.59). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 16,229 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (25 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 45,598 miles + taxes not reported with Miles & More (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Chicago?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 9, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.